Honda Accord: Front Wheel Bearing Press In Style

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I bring you along the process of changing out the front wheel bearing on a Honda Accord. These are press in and require a few special tools but can easily be done at home. -Enjoy!
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@jdelbrid 2 жыл бұрын

Never gets old watching a master at his craft.

@mattwhite6315 2 жыл бұрын

Unless the master is a baiter.

@neipas02 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattwhite6315 but if he’s a master it wouldn’t take long…

@paulferreira8342 7 ай бұрын

It may look easy, but it’s hard.

@machintelligence 2 жыл бұрын

You know you are having a good day when the hardest part of the job is removing a cotter pin.

@vonJaerschky 2 жыл бұрын

When he took that punch and made sure the snap ring was properly seated....I cried a little. It was so beautiful.

@ghettsumm7949 2 жыл бұрын

That bearing swap had to be some kind of record time.!!! Wow! Impressive

@MetalTeamster 2 жыл бұрын

yup, he is indeed fast , and good fast , not reckless / sloppy fast

@JaimeSummers69 2 жыл бұрын

@@MetalTeamster sloppy like Scotty

@4X4CumminsPower 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done a bunch of Honda front bearings and never not once has it gone that smoothly. Hats off to you brother

@byrdman1057 11 ай бұрын

Any tips? Mine want to go in crooked.

@123hellqvist 4 ай бұрын

I just replaced one of mine tonight went easy until it came to slide the hub off, broke the slidehammer had to weld it both ends and prior i slid on a 25lb castiron weight, which finally brought it off, my new bearing also came on crocked endend up cleaning some more used seafoam spray lined it up so that it started approx 1/4” used a spacer in the kit which had a inner taper close to the size of bearing center and The outside was just a tad smaller than the bearing, that made it go in straight. But what a job will go better next time.

@chuckymurlo5654 2 жыл бұрын

Again..can't get enough of how you handle vehicles in the rust belt. You ain't just a mechanic you're a magician

@parteibonza 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. As Watch Wes Work says, always spend a little extra time to be nice to the next guy, because most of the time it's gonna be YOU. 😂

@jonminer9891 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mr. O. No detective work needed on this one. I guess I'll pick a race car driver instead of Sherlock. But it's late, so forget it. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

@vladimir0700 5 ай бұрын

Fig Newton meters-lol, that was worth the whole video!!

@UtahDarkHorse 2 жыл бұрын

Just one of the many things I appreciate about Eric's videos, is he puts the make and model in the title. Even though I enjoy watching all of the videos, I'm a diy'er, only have a couple of cars, and when I want to repair something, it's nice to be able to search for videos about that make and model. Some of the other guys just list the video as "how to replace a water pump". But that's minimally helpful unless it's pretty close to the same car you have, and there's no way to tell without watching the first bit of it. Not efficient. Thanks again Eric.

@yungoldhead5600 Жыл бұрын

Good to see cars that live in the rust belt... Many videos are not done in cars from the rust belt

@howardscott7521 2 жыл бұрын

I just spent two minutes of my life watching a guy fighting with a cotter key, and loved every second of it! lol...

@richard3141592638 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr O - video could only be made better by an appearance by Mrs O, of course. Have a good weekend

@MichaelSteeves 2 жыл бұрын

I watch these not so that I can do it myself, but so that I can be an informed consumer and appreciate the knowledge and tool collection that my mechanic has!

@petermartinez5573 2 жыл бұрын

Not your typical NY rust bucket. Made that one look easy.

@richardwarnock2789 2 жыл бұрын

The Fun Part was the" Kotter Pin"!!!; )

@michaelbradley7529 2 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the few times it was good that someone had been there before you.

@kenpressley8420 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your channel. I don't do my own auto repairs but, for some reason, I enjoy watching real mechanics do the work. Plus, there is absolutely NOTHING to watch on TV.

@darkdelta 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting, watching a craftsman pulling wrenches, never gets old.

@gplusgplus2286 2 жыл бұрын

While others fight with chisels and angle grinders, the inner race removal trick gets me every time.

@dans_Learning_Curve 2 жыл бұрын

*"I'm done asking! Do it the old fashioned way!"* I was waiting for that!

@chrispeoples83 2 жыл бұрын

Well I learned today you dont need a hydraulic press to change a pressed bearing great video

@davidplayz7323 2 жыл бұрын

I worked in industrial maintenance for 40+ years and when we had those press in bearings we would put the bearing in our blast freezer(frozen food factory) for about 3 hours are so and the bearing would slide in real nice saved us many heart aches!

@PatrickLeeUS 2 жыл бұрын

I work in an acetylene plant so we do exactly the opposite, we take the machine outside on the forklift and heat up the housing to just south of the devil's anus after Taco Tuesday.

@NIN_THUG Жыл бұрын

Great tip

@Dave-mu7zf 8 ай бұрын

There's tons of stuff on the internet, but when I find a video by you on whatever I'm dealing with -- I know I've found gold!!! You not only know what you're doing, you know EXACTLY how to describe it in a way others can understand, and immediately have confidence! THANK YOU!!!

@Ram14250 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric... You cut the video short! You know we like to go for a "toot" around town for the test drive. Thanks for the vid!

@DelButch 2 жыл бұрын

I love the rattle of a pneumatic gun in the morning Mr O

@michaelandrews1260 2 жыл бұрын

Boy that was the quickest I've ever seen that done. Nice work.

@weird1600 2 жыл бұрын

That pull kit sure makes this a quick job no alignment or anything needed so much better than using a press!

@rosemccarty3239 2 жыл бұрын

Eric O this is not a comment it's a request I have a 7-year-old autistic son who loves watching your videos with me and that little musical piece you play at the very end of each video is what he's waiting for and he jumps up and down when the drums play right at the very end so don't ever stop putting that music in your videos at the end I love your channel got shirts and I love those too and thanks for everything you do P.S. I had to go in and fix your name because I used talk and text and it called you Derek and I don't know why LOL

@Darydude10 Жыл бұрын

Eric: Zips everything on and off Me: snapped abs cable, couldn't get ball joint out of assembly, almost destroyed the bearing by putting it in slightly crooked, vowing to never touch anything on a car again, beat the bearing in by tapping it with a hammer... Great vid

@jonosborne1742 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric and mrs.o show some more videos of some good New York rusty cars never knew they could get so Rusty in the salt that's incredible keep up there keep up

@rogerforsthoefel8307 2 жыл бұрын

Found Eric O about 6 months ago and have run through all his videos and now find myself in withdrawal. I am not a car mechanic but am fascinated by the complexity of his diagnostic procedures combines with the sarcastic wit mix in the repairs! Please make more videos! As a retired cop I find your automotive prowess interesting and entertaining! I also appreciate Mrs. O's attempts to keep your culinary habits in check as most of the tow / mechanics I dealt with preferred the high fat / caffeine diet we coppers enjoyed with predictable results!! I have found others in KZfaqland who mimic and some who even make reference to SMA but all hail to the king!!

@nickolaguez 2 жыл бұрын

Man it's the worst. I now succumb to videos I like but that I've seen a handful of times. I'll keep rewatching the interesting ones haha.

@Conqueef-tadoor 2 жыл бұрын

I found SMA about 4 years ago when I was recovering from back surgery and watching a TON of KZfaq vids. Can't say I've watched EVERY video, but I've watched a LOT of them. Seen his kids grow, watched Hannah and Marie come and go, and the lovely Mrs. O and her commentaries.

@bostedtap8399 2 жыл бұрын

👍, other worthy channels are "Watch Wes Work" & Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostic.

@dieseldabz7104 2 жыл бұрын

Guys far from a king but okay

@baileyhatfield4273 2 жыл бұрын

@@dieseldabz7104 You had to make this comment? You any closer to a king than he is?

@youtubeisawesome2487 2 жыл бұрын

south main auto home of the dry forcing screw.

@zupmeoff 2 жыл бұрын

The Cotter pin was the hardest part of the job

@2weelzrock 2 жыл бұрын

I've done at least six press-in bearings, and NONE of them went that easy. Well done!

@Ikantspell4 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing how fast eric gets these parts to do what he wants. Things move way faster in his shop than they do under my shade tree. I need me a lift and some fancy tools and zillions of hours of experience so I can be that good. Trust me if I tried to record me doing this job and showing you I'd have to edit 10 hours of footage down to about 2 hours.

@MikeF421 2 жыл бұрын

I've been twisting wrenches my whole life and I'd have to edit a lot out just to make it KZfaq friendly. How Eric does all these videos and rarely has a vulgarity slip out is beyond me.

@bkschieler 2 жыл бұрын

The old bob's your uncle derivations never get old. i have been advised, though, not to use it around my house anymore, I wore it out.

@raymondreiff8170 2 жыл бұрын

The Lucky Knipex long handled side cutters, Every good Mechanic should have one👍.

@jimgardner9044 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Eric, Not as crusty as Wes's last post. That boy has talent too.

@themoondoggie1 2 жыл бұрын

Like Mister Roger says below me in the chatter, I second it, Hail two the King! Baby. Mr. O slides and slices through rust like it's butter with his Brother THOR watching his back.

@RanLaGrand 8 ай бұрын

Y’all just ever come to a video of someone doing something you already know how to do but you watch it anyways cause you want peace of mind? This stuff was ASMR lol

@lvsqcsl 2 жыл бұрын

I've never owned a front-wheel-drive car. If I ever do, I will know how to change a front wheel bearing on one. My car has 420,000 miles on it and I haven't ever changed a wheel bearing on it. Great video!

@fscottgray9784 2 жыл бұрын

Love his straight forward to the point mechanic videos. He also points out things not to during different times of the repair.

@Conqueef-tadoor 2 жыл бұрын

And can't forget the tips and tricks that "Grandma" taught him. 😂😂

@SmittySmithsonite 2 жыл бұрын

I still have yet to do that style bearing! I don't even have the correct yanker-make-it-happener for it. I should probably grab one, because I have a feeling now that I just announced that, 3 of them will magically appear here tomorrow, lol! I spent an ENTIRE day extracting a starter from my rusty, crusty '94 s10 plow truck! Nightmare central! Had to disconnect the right side of the front axle assembly, enlaaaaarge the hole in the frame so I could get my box end on the nut waaaaay up inside there, then remove the brace the axle assy. bolts to, then move the engine up, down and all around from all sides and angles until I found one where I could beat the starter out of that interference fit! Then I laid out in the snow out back and extracted another starter from a '95 S10 Blazer ... in the rain, of course! Threw that in and all is well. Shot a bit of video on it, but it's not going to be all that great because the camera spent most of the time off, due to my extreeeeeeme frustration, lol. Boy am I glad that's done! Now it's raining, lol. Go figure!! 🤣 Now there will be no more snow this season. You can thank meeee for that! 😁

@jimclifford1241 2 жыл бұрын

Love all of your vidjas, but especially the ones that have lots of ugga duggas! Thank you sir.

@chickenwings3185 2 жыл бұрын

You know Eric one of the things that make your videos just awesome is stuff like the cotter pin. Most guys posting videos would have just deleted that stuff, they wouldn't want to look bad or something. But it's completely normal to run into crap like that, and honestly watching how you deal with it and handle it is just pure gold. I know a lot of this is for the video, but watching how you just take it in stride and deal with it even an older guy like me finds inspiring. I bet just making the video helps calm you down as well. The torch and spinning to get the race off is a great tip. I'm in western NY I feel your pain, and my favorite tool is the hot wrench! Keep cranking them out, even repeats. Lots of vehicle makes, models and years to cover for guys to watch!

@davemarks7322 2 жыл бұрын

You sure make it look easy. That's where the pro part comes in...

@twRage96 2 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy, having the right tools certainly speeds up the process. Press in bearings are a pain in the ass!

@ryanalexander984 2 жыл бұрын

Having a lift is a huge help. Having to do that job on the ground adds so much time. Being able to stand at eye level with your work is a huge benefit.

@505fastlife6 2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanalexander984 yup I’m a new 1 year experience tech and what takes me an hour at work would take three at home without a lift.

@karlbenedict1281 2 жыл бұрын

"Fig Newton Meters" was great. Can't wait to use that one at work.

@throttletherapy9998 2 жыл бұрын

That thing came apart like down south! No mus no fuss!

@scottjohnson4319 2 жыл бұрын

Anybody else find these more fun to watch than a movie of am I just weird?

@patleung4176 2 жыл бұрын

Mr O’s got it handled.

@hansoor8719 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel about a month ago, been binge watching ever since! I'm a diy'er and do most of my own work ie: engine rebuilds, ring and pinion swaps, etc. Just did the rear wheel bearings and struts on my 06 Forester and have the cheapie version of that hub tool and can't imagine doing the job without it. I've always had a problem with anybody working on my stuff....trust issue I guess (been burned too many times) but, you sir, are top notch! Your thoroughness and attention to detail is impressive! Now that I'm retired (and old) I find myself not wanting to do a lot of my own work as much, luckily I have a buddy that is a great mechanic and that I can trust.....I drive 51 miles to have him look at my stuff, don't trust the yahoos in my town! You and he seem to be cut from the same stone, competent and honest! Love the banter between you and the misses! How did you fix the issue with the highway manners of the WJ? Keep up the great work!

@GBraidi78 2 жыл бұрын

I love his channel also, he is good!

@RBCire 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you. You have a lot of content to watch.

@ludvigjakobsson9347 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I also just discovered this channel.. I have seen all content and every day I am hoping for new videos to be relaseed.. Best channel ever..

@josephfelice6874 2 жыл бұрын

@alexandercahoulan6583 2 жыл бұрын

This is same procedure to change my accords bearing. Its just...a beautiful thing to see your Favorite Mechanic work on your car.

@Hdrepairs 2 жыл бұрын

You did the Cotter pin bend correct, way to go buddy. Your gonna have to teach rainman ray that one.

@jackgreen412 2 жыл бұрын

I might could do it, but I'm too damned too old and slow. That' why we have pros like you. And for sure, you're most excellent!

@24niner 2 жыл бұрын

I’m on my third watch of this. Something satisfying about the ease in which Eric does this job.

@joegeorgia8989 2 жыл бұрын

Lol your cotter pin install was awesome

@nickayivor8432 2 жыл бұрын

Very KNOWLEDGEABLE Thanks 👍 South Main Auto Repair From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

@sylviaverrill6681 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, Jon V. here. I always get a big smile when I see a new video up. I worked a lifetime in a machine shop. Press fit, shrink fit. OEM Sawmill Equipment. Rock On,

@sir_frag1868 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Its always worth watching a master at work. Not to many left.

@cliffordgallagher4531 2 жыл бұрын

Munchies and SMA! It's a good night!

@adamUDavies 2 жыл бұрын

Those front wheel bearings to tell you when they are going bad. I put mine in the freezer and it helps them go together a little bit easier. The race removal was my favorite part.

@dans_Learning_Curve 2 жыл бұрын

*"I've got all of the kits Mrs O has allowed me to buy!"*

@jamesbristow5740 2 жыл бұрын

Man, last time I did a press in bearing I had an upright press and pulled the whole knuckle. Didn't even consider grabbing that style kit from the parts stores. I believe I even used a cutoff wheel on the inner race. Thank your Mee-Maw for me, next one I do will go faster.

@tobyelsner499 8 ай бұрын

This is how a real mechanic works! Tools and bench close by.Great video.Bringes back memories!

@kastooMcFry 2 жыл бұрын

The second best thing of waking up is having an SMA video waiting for you. You always make it seem effortless which makes it a pleasure to watch - even relatively simple jobs like this. Thanks, Eric.

@vladimir0700 5 ай бұрын

What’s the first best thing?

@kastooMcFry 5 ай бұрын

😂 well..

@mikeberry304 2 жыл бұрын

When we have to do a bearing on most french front wheel drive drive cars over the pond in the UK Eric, they dont even have holes in the snap ring to get some corclip pliers in , we have to put a nice 3mm hole in the side of the hub and tap it out with a diddly punch and s massive hammer 😂😂👍, great video as always 😉

@austinepperson3576 2 жыл бұрын

“A little trick Me-maw taught me” 😂😂😂 sounds like something we’d say down here in the south. As an auto tech student I love your videos Eric. You’re a great inspiration and I learn a lot from your content! Thanks for taking the time to make these!

@TonyMontana-tm7ul 2 жыл бұрын

My daily therapy session is done

@HashiriyaSquadron 2 жыл бұрын

That went smoother than I was expecting.

@jobe20001 2 жыл бұрын

I can always relate to your videos because of the rusty crap you deal with. I think we get it worse here in NJ because there's no safety inspection here to pull the really rusty stuff off the roads. My parents have a 05 GMC Canyon with only 40k on it that has holes in the frame big enough to put your fist through that will still pass NJ inspection because the money light isn't on.

@r3dhorse 2 жыл бұрын

Safety inspections do tend to be a racket in the other parts of the country.

@TheOtherBill 2 жыл бұрын

At one time NJ had a safety inspection but I think many states now just do an emissions inspection and don't care about anything else. My cynical guess is that it depends on who has the best paid lobbyists at the state house.

@stevemcrichards8768 2 жыл бұрын

Never underestimate the implementation of the middle digit prior to reaching the stupid level. As AvE always says: always mind the ohjeezluss clip or you'll never find it again.

@Shirkatron 2 жыл бұрын

OTC is the cheapest I’ll go when buying a wheel bearing press kit. The Horrible Freight model cups deform after a few uses.

@Shododaan 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe not a recent brake job... but a previous mechanic long ago that put some anti-seize copper on the hub face? Great video as always Sir.

@ericvannattan9181 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video! I used your torch trick on the race and it worked like a charm. I am especially thankful I caught the part about the orientation of the bearing (magnetic side in), thanks again!!

@leecarroll1817 2 жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to rust belt mechanics. BLESS THEIR heart.

@thedickspitz 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on the Cotter pin that is actually the correct way to do one. That is the Air Force trans everyone to do it.

@nrvsauto8990 2 жыл бұрын

honestly wish every manufacture put the snap ring on the front side, its so easy when its set up that way.

@boinger1988 2 жыл бұрын

I spy… a LaRue Tactical bumper sticker! I approve!!!!

@curtodell4154 2 жыл бұрын

great demo on the power in Thor there .

@jngtruong 2 жыл бұрын

This job seems so easy when you’re doing it. Great tutorial

@singng7261 2 жыл бұрын

He makes it easy because he uses the right tools. It takes longer to press them in on a press.

@rickblanchette 2 жыл бұрын

Missed Mrs. O on this episode of Mrs. O and the guy in the shop.

@dalemyers3945 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching your videos from 5-6 years ago and that beard was a lot darker, oh how time flies. Can’t say much mine is all white at 70 years old.

@mattcat231 2 жыл бұрын

man, mine started turning white when I hit 40 with some random strays, 2 years later its all white minus like 10 stray hairs

@user-nq8rw1zv2c Жыл бұрын

"Beautifully executed" as they used to say in the shipyard. Enjoy your narrative and humor. Found this very helpful.

@mikechiodetti4482 2 жыл бұрын

When you know what your doing, you make it look easy.

@justwondering786 2 жыл бұрын

It’s sweet to have good tools to work with, you make it look easy Mr.O, Thank You for sharing have a great weekend

@gonesideways6621 2 жыл бұрын

It's always knowing the process.

@2-old-Forthischet 2 жыл бұрын

You're one of the very few who install a cotter pin the correct way.

@sat_sonic 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe how easy you make it look especially getting that outer race off using an extension a socket and acetylene torch. 👌

@johnvilleneuve7944 2 жыл бұрын

That’s been my go to method thanks to Eric! Way faster than trying to press it off or going full cave man with the death wheel and risk cutting into the hub.

@StevenSugref 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a brilliant technique. Do you think it would work with Map Gas instead of acetylene?

@andymacpherson7424 2 жыл бұрын

@@StevenSugref Should work.. I'd use the Sure Fire 2 from Rothenberg rather that the quick fire torch from Rothenberg may have to concentrate the heat a little longer than you would when using Oxy

@StevenSugref 2 жыл бұрын

@@andymacpherson7424 Thanks - I think that's the model I have, I'll give it a go the next time I'm doing a bearing

@baileyhatfield4273 2 жыл бұрын

@@andymacpherson7424 I think, that the whole idea is just get the race SUPER hot SUPER fast so that it expands faster than the spindle deal and drops off due to expansion. Not sure how well it would work with a slower heating process. Awesome method regardless

@mercsmith 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had 1/10th of your skill and knowledge

@chrisjames3087 2 жыл бұрын

Ten inch Knipex nippers would have made short work of that cotter pin. I bought a pair last Summer, now they're an indispensable part of my kit.

@VintageMan54 7 ай бұрын

You're great to listen to. I think I'm having my mechanic do this one.

@danielsifuentes6132 2 жыл бұрын

You make it look easy. Best advice is, don't cheap out on the bearing remover/installer tool. Bought one from Harbor Freight to remove/replace the LF wheel bearing on my sister's 2013 Accord. While reinstalling the bearing, the threads on the tool got stripped. Ended up having to press the bearing back into the hub using a hydraulic press. Fortunately, I got a full refund on the defective tool from Harbor Freight.

@josefranciscohernandezjr.5139 8 ай бұрын

"Come on baby ...why you gotta be like that?" 😂😂😂

@akasnack 2 жыл бұрын

If I had all those tools at my disposal, that would still have taken me all day

@JL-gg7ph 2 жыл бұрын

Luck vs. rust, and having the right tools. Looks like the cotter was the hardest part of the job. Nice video, thanks.

@brianstewart2401 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Picking up a wheel bearing puller kit this afternoon!!! Normally I sit on the garage floor with a hammer and an oversized socket for an hour or two.